Don't Fall for Newbie Gains

WHEN I ASK runners about how they first started out, they often have special stories. After all, becoming a runner is a turning point in life that most people remember.

- JESS MOVOLD

Running comes with a relationship of its own, one that is special, unique, and personalized. No one has a connection with the sport quite like you do, and that's something you have to develop, respect, and protect.

But just like starting a romantic relationship, if you rush into things too fast, you'll almost certainly encounter some unexpected bumps in the road. During the early honeymoon phase of running, you'll experience the thrill of newbie gains the breakthroughs that make everything so much more thrilling but don't last. So to avoid falling out of love with running when the honeymoon is over, here's what I want you to know.